Volkswagen incubator welcomes six auto start-ups

5th September 2018

Inaugural international start-up programme

German automaker Volkswagen selected start-ups at pitch competitions in Tel Aviv, Prague, London, Riga, and Hanover dealing with car-pooling, petrol payment, blockchain vehicle history, route optimisation, e-vehicle charging station booking, and road surface quality. Named the “Future Mobility Incubator,” this is the first time Volkswagen chose international start-ups to participate in the Gläserne Manufaktur-based programme.

“This time we have only selected international start-ups – and found fresh, innovative ideas for mobility in Europe and Israel. Starting in September, we want to develop these concepts to market readiness with our experts.”

-Kai Siedlatzek, Chief Financial Officer at Volkswagen Saxony.

Top innovations chosen by Volkswagen

With a focus on trust, this ride-pooling app intends to help kids efficiently travel to school, extra-curricular activities, birthday parties, etc. The goal is to save time and money for parents who make redundant trips.